Family Fun

Kids 12 and under—always free!
The Wooden Boat Festival is a place for kids of all ages to find their next big adventure! It’s a festival for the whole family. Build a toy wooden boat, tour the harbor, explore the tall ships, row a rowboat, enjoy the plays, sing sea chanteys, dance to the live music at the main stage, go on a pirate treasure hunt, and more—kids love the Wooden Boat Festival!

Gyotaku-Fish Printing T-Shirts
Kids Cove | Fri & Sat 10 AM-5 PM, Sun 10 AM-4 PM
Print on t-shirts with fish in Kids’ Cove! Gyotaku is the traditional Japanese method of printing fish, a practice that dates back to the mid-1800s and was used by fishermen to record their catches. We use real fish to paint and make impressions on a t-shirt. Kids of all ages love Gyotaku. T-shirts cost $5 and printing is free! Hang your shirt up to dry while you tour Festival, then stop by on your way out to pick it up. Bring your own t-shirt for a free experience.
Captain Pirate’s Treasure Hunt
Cupola House | Sun 12 PM – 1 PM
At high noon on Sunday, young pirates from near and far make their way to the Jolly Roger Flag at the Cupola House. Anyone dressed like a pirate can join the hunt, scouring the grounds and beaches for the “X” that marks the spot of buried treasure.
North Star Stage Plays
Artist Row | Sat 11 AM – 12 PM, Sun 1 PM – 2 PM
Come see Captain Cloud’s Latest Adventure – another long-time Festival favorite. This short play will engage kids of all ages, and often encourages enthusiastic audience participation! Come sit on the hay bales and enjoy the hilarious, family-friendly play. Located behind Artist Row on the way to The Point.
On the Water Adventures

Longboat Rides
Basin of Marina | Fri 11 AM - 4 PM, Sat 9:15 AM - 4:30 PM, Sun 10 AM - 4:30 PM
A classic Festival experience – Journey back in time aboard replicas of Captain George Vancouver’s boats from 1792. Work together as a crew to row and sail aboard these 26’ open boats with 8 rowing stations. Ages 12 and up. Signups start at 9 AM each morning at the longboat dock in the northeast corner of the marina.
Rowboat Rides
Off the Beach | Fri & Sat 10 AM-6 PM, Sun 10 AM-2 PM | Free!
The whole family can enjoy a peaceful rowboat ride in Port Townsend Bay! Rowboat Rides are weather permitting!

Paddleboard Rides in the Pool
The Point | Fri 10 AM - 6 PM, Sat 10 AM - 6 PM, Sun 10 AM - 12 PM
All ages can try out a paddleboard in the paddleboard pool on the Point. This is great for those who have never been on a paddleboard before.
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